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WJ06 AEW

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

98,063 mi
Last recorded98,063 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 AEW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 98,063 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Offside Rear Flexi Brake Hose to Calliper Flexi Brake Hose (MetalBrake Pipe Section) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 98,063 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both Rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Offside Rear Flexi Brake Hose to Calliper Flexi Brake Hose (MetalBrake Pipe Section) (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 92,007 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2024 91,985 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 88,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 85,396 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 82,489 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 78,854 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 77,444 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 75,288 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 75,287 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 73,025 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 71,376 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 71,376 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high rectified (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 69,499 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 66,299 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 62,063 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 55,618 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 48,069 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Aug 2011 48,067 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 40,448 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 40,448 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 31,871 miles

bonnet saftey catch siezed up on pivot, (oiled and free,d off on test)

How Reliable is the BMW Z4?

Based on 699,787 MOT tests across 46,739 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
3,672
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
46,739
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,961
coil spring broken 6,689
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,893
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,843
coil spring fractured 5,828
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WJ06 AEW is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 BMW Z4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 60,936 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW Z4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,961 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ06 AEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z4 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this BMW Z4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WJ06 AEW registered?

WJ06 AEW is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 24 May 2006.

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